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Westward
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Your new Horizon Hobby boat has been designed
and built with a combination of waterproof and water-
resistant components to allow you to operate the product
in calm, fresh water conditions.
While the entire boat is highly water-resistant, it is
not completely waterproof and your boat should NOT
be treated like a submarine. The various electronic
components used in the boat, such as the servo(s)
and receiver are waterproof, however, most of the
mechanical components are water-resistant and require
additional maintenance after use.
Metal parts, including the bearings, pins, screws and
nuts, propeller, rudder, rudder mounts, prop struts,
as well as the contacts in the electrical cables, will be
susceptible to corrosion if additional maintenance is not
performed after running in wet conditions. To maximize
the long-term performance of your boat and to keep the
warranty intact, the procedures described in the “Wet
Conditions Maintenance” section must be performed
regularly.
CAUTION: Failure to exercise caution while
using this product and complying with the
following precautions could result in product
malfunction and/or void the warranty.
Water-Resistant Boat with Waterproof Electronics
Safety Precautions and Warnings
As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for
operating in a manner that does not endanger yourself
and others or result in damage to the product or the
property of others.
• When handling and/or transporting your boat, always
pick up the boat from the front, keeping all moving
parts pointed away from you.
• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around
your model to avoid collisions or injury. This model
is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference
from many sources outside your control.
Interference can cause momentary loss of control.
• Always operate your model in open spaces away
from full-size vehicles, traffic and people.
• Always carefully follow the directions and warnings
for this and any optional support equipment
(chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).
• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything
electrical out of the reach of children.
• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not
specifically designed and protected for this purpose.
Moisture causes damage to unprotected electronics.
• Never place any portion of the model in your mouth
as it could cause serious injury or even death.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter
batteries.
NOTICE
MEANING OF SPECIAL LANGUAGE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For
up-to-date product literature, visit http://www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
NOTICE:
Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility
of injury.
CAUTION:
Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of
serious injury.
WARNING:
Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious
injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product and NOT a toy. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic
mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product
or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible
components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains
instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual,
prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
WARNING:
Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating.
Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.
